Suddereth v. Putty

DENTON, Chief Justice.

This is a suit by Bob Suddereth to recover a real estate broker’s commission. The trial court instructed a verdict for the defendant, and the plaintiff below brings this appeal.

On June 1, 1967, Bob Suddereth, real estate broker and Ross H. Putty, land owner, entered into the following contract, which is the subject matter of this litigation :

“EXCLUSIVE LISTING CONTRACT

This is a LISTING

Lubbock, Texas 6-1 1967

In consideration of the services of the undersigned real estate broker, I hereby list with said broker for a period of 90 days from date hereof, the property…